Vice-Chancellor Reaffirms Commitment to Improved Infrastructure as Faculty of Physical Sciences Seeks Completion and Partitioning of Shared Building
The Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the University’s physical infrastructure by assuring the Faculty of Physical Sciences that the completion and proper partitioning of its shared faculty building will receive priority attention.
The assurance was given during an interactive session and courtesy visit by the Dean of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Prof. Virginia Ebele Ejiofor, and members of the faculty at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office.
Speaking on behalf of the faculty, Prof. Ejiofor appealed to the University Management to facilitate the proper partitioning of the building shared with other faculties and units. She explained that clearly defined spaces would eliminate encroachment, minimise the potential for disputes, and promote peaceful coexistence among all occupants.
The Dean noted that properly demarcated offices and facilities would enable each faculty and unit to operate within its designated boundaries, thereby fostering orderliness and ensuring the efficient utilisation of available space.
Also contributing to the discussion, Prof. Ogbuagu recommended that the University’s Physical Planning Unit should oversee the partitioning exercise, citing the unit’s technical expertise and capacity to execute the project in line with approved standards and best practices.
Responding, the Vice-Chancellor acknowledged the concerns raised and reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to providing an enabling environment for teaching, learning, research, and administrative excellence.
Prof. Anyaehie assured the delegation that the University would prioritise the completion of the building and mandate the Physical Planning Unit to carry out the partitioning exercise to ensure that every faculty and unit occupies clearly defined and properly allocated spaces.
He stressed that the initiative would not only prevent future encroachment but also foster harmony, strengthen cordial relationships among neighbouring faculties, and enhance collaboration within the University community.
The interactive session formed part of the Vice-Chancellor’s ongoing engagement with faculties and academic units to identify critical infrastructural needs, encourage stakeholder participation, and advance the University’s commitment to providing a conducive environment for academic excellence.